[Electronics-Talk] phone link app or others to send texts to Iphones and other IOS devices

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Yes, the Microsoft Phone Link app is available for free in the Microsoft Store. It allows you to connect your iPhone to your Windows PC, enabling features such as viewing and replying to text messages, making and receiving calls, and receiving notifications directly on your computer.

To set up Phone Link with your iPhone, follow these steps:

Ensure Compatibility: Verify that your PC is running Windows 11 and your iPhone is running iOS 14.0 or later. 

Install the App: On your Windows PC, open the Microsoft Store, search for "Phone Link," and install the app. On your iPhone, download and install the "Link to Windows" app from the App Store.

Pair Your Devices:

Open the Phone Link app on your PC and select "iPhone" when prompted.

On your iPhone, open the Link to Windows app and use it to scan the QR code displayed on your PC to establish the connection.

Configure Permissions:

On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth, find your PC in the list of devices, and tap the information icon (ℹ️).

Enable Sync Contacts and Share System Notifications to allow the Phone Link app to access necessary data.

Once set up, Phone Link will send notifications from your iPhone to your PC, allowing you to manage messages, calls, and alerts directly from your computer. Note that while Phone Link offers integration between iPhones and Windows PCs, some features may have limitations due to iOS restrictions. 

For more detailed instructions and support, you can visit Microsoft's official support page on Phone Link requirements and setup at: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/phone-link-requirements-and-setup-cd2a1ee7-75a7-66a6-9d4e-bf22e735f9e3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joseph Hudson via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2024 1:16 AM
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Joseph Hudson <jhud7789 at outlook.com>
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] phone link app or others to send texts to Iphones and other IOS devices

Hi Ashley, I've only heard of the app, I have not actually had to use it myself because I use mostly Apple products. I could put you in touch with somebody that could possibly help you if you wanna get some answers to your questions. Yes it is free in the Microsoft App Store. I do know that much, and I believe it does since your notifications..

> On Dec 18, 2024, at 11:44 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> Have you done this? Do you download the app via the Microsoft store and is it free?
> Once its set up will Phone link send me notifications on the computer?
> I could use a family  member's Iphone if I need one for that linking purpose.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> Of Joseph Hudson via Electronics-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:45 PM
> To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances 
> <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Joseph Hudson <jhud7789 at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] phone link app or others to send texts 
> to Iphones and other IOS devices
> 
> Hi Ashley, yes, you can do this. Through the phone link app. But you have to have a iPhone in order to link up your iMessages. You talked about only having an iPad. So I'm wondering if you've ever tried using just a wireless keyboard with your iPad. This would also work as well.
> 
>> On Dec 18, 2024, at 8:44 PM, Ashley Bramlett via Electronics-Talk <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I desire to send text messages to people with IPhones or other IOS 
>> devices like an Iwatch.
>> 
>> Many people have IPhones that I communicate with.
>> 
>> I'd rather use my windows laptop because I have the keyboard and know 
>> how to use the windows keystrokes.
>> 
>> While I do have an old Ipad, I'm not a fan of touch screens since for 
>> me they seem sensitive; a two finger action may feel like a three 
>> finger one if you even accidently bump the screen with a third finger 
>> or touch it while trying to do the gesture by mistake.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I read that the Microsoft phone link app might be a way to do this. 
>> 
>> Anyone used this and if so, is it usable with a screen reader?
>> 
>> Is the phone link app easy to use? Can you load in contact info in it 
>> like names and common phone numbers so you can access them easier to 
>> send messages?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Do you know of other apps doing the same thing that are accessible?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I use the standard Outlook app now for email messaging now and I 
>> heard sometimes you can send text messages as emails but have not tried it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks for any ideas.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Ashley
>> 
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